A Time Warp Constitutional Style Heres the deal. The New York ratifying convention was heated.

. The antifederalists sought to undermine the Federalists. The class will be split into 3 groups (federalists, anti-federalists and delegates). The goal will be for the federalists and anti-federalists to convince the delegates of the merits of their arguments. It will be a war of words to convince the delegates. Therefore, the roles for the federalists and anti-federalists will be oral and consist of a persuasive nature while the delegates will retain a more passive and pensive role. We will take a vote at the end of the debate. Good luck!
Federalists: You will be reading Federalist #78 (published: May 28, 1788). This installment of the papers dealt with the judicial branch. It is a rebuttal to the Anti-federalists Brutus # 15 (published March 20, 1788). You will read Federalist #78 and try to create an argument to convince the delegates of the necessity of the passage of the Constitution. Your group will take on the arguments of Publius (James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay) to create an oral argument to present to the delegates. Embrace the argument of the Federalists and add a little flair. To best prepare for the debate: Read the overview of the Federalists position on the Constitution Read the modern translation (RIGHT hand columns of the document) Look into the Anti-federalists point of view what might they argue? Lesson 14 in the book discusses your point of view

A reflection paper will be due at the end of the debate briefly summarizing your position in contrast to the Anti-federalists. These papers should be no more than one page in length and done individually.

Federalists, your position paper will be due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. You may use it during your debate and turn it in at the end of the hour.

A Time Warp Constitutional Style Heres the deal. The New York ratifying convention was heated. The antifederalists sought to undermine the Federalists. The class will be split into 3 groups (federalists, anti-federalists and delegates). The goal will be for the federalists and anti-federalists to convince the delegates of the merits of their arguments. It will be a war of words to convince the delegates. Therefore, the roles for the federalists and anti-federalists will be oral and consist of a persuasive nature while the delegates will retain a more passive and pensive role. We will take a vote at the end of the debate. Good luck!
Anti-Federalists: You will be reading Brutus #15. This is continuation of the Anti-federalists view on the Supreme Court. It was originally published March 20, 1788. The Federalists rebuttal (Federalist #78) came out on May 28, 1788. Anti-Federalists: You will read the arguments presented by the Anti-Federalists. You will specifically read arguments by Brutus (Cato, Richard Henry Lee, etc) to create a critical analysis of the Constitution and convince the delegates to vote nay. This will be a heated debate as the future of our democracy is at stake. Create creative arguments based on the debate that ensued. To best prepare for the debate, Read the overview of the Anti-Federalists position on the Constitution Read Brutus #15. Look into the Federalists point of view what might they argue? Lesson 13 in the book discusses your point of view

A reflection paper will be due at the end of the debate briefly summarizing your position in contrast to the Federalists. These papers should be no more than one page in length and done individually.

Anti-Federalists, your position paper will be due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25. You may use it during your debate and turn it in at the end of the hour.

A Time Warp Constitutional Style Heres the deal. The New York ratifying convention was heated. The antifederalists sought to undermine the Federalists. The class will be split into 3 groups (federalists, anti-federalists and delegates). The goal will be for the federalists and anti-federalists to convince the delegates of the merits of their arguments. It will be a war of words to convince the delegates. Therefore, the roles for the federalists and anti-federalists will be oral and consist of a persuasive nature while the delegates will retain a more passive and pensive role. We will take a vote at the end of the debate. Good luck!
Delegates: You will have both copies of Brutus #15 (published March 20, 1788) from the Antifederalists and Federalist #78 (published May 28, 1788) from the Federalists. New York Delegates: Prior to the oral arguments, read Federalist #78 and Brutuss arguments. Briefly jot down questions you want answered on the Constitution. The New York delegates were smart and knowledgeable. This is a serious position you hold you will decide the fate of the Constitution. During the debate, you will take notes to further educate yourself on the issues and then finally vote yay or nay. To best prepare for the debate, Read both opposing sides articles What questions do you have for each side? - come up with 3 at a minimum

After the vote, you will (using your meticulous notes) write a one page in length rationale for voting the way you did. It must contain arguments from both sides and answer which position persuaded you more and why. Be specific and convince me you voted for the best position. You will also complete a voter ballot sheet indicating your decision.

Delegates, your ballot sheets & reflection papers will be due MONDAY, OCTOBER 28